Inspection history · 22
14 July 2026
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8438704
18 June 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8161953
29 January 2025
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8071597
29 August 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7961299
26 July 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7719163
27 May 2022
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7464550
6 January 2020
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6884423
20 April 2018
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6395833
9 November 2017
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6307343
28 May 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5895189
23 March 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5088812
10 April 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4574921
13 February 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4243592
13 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3267596
8 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3181199
5 June 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2952734
24 September 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 282606
11 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 279901
28 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 425152
16 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 411043
11 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 407466
22 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 77777
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 June 2025
Resolved
01 LIFE JACKET IN PILOT HOUSE MISSING WHISTLE. PUT APPROVED WHISTLE ON LIFE JACKET.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2025
Resolved 18 June 2025
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 June 2025
Resolved
INSTALL CROSSBAR FOR GENERATOR IN BREAKER PANEL.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2025
Resolved 18 June 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Fire hose required by 46 CFR 142.325 leaked through holes in the lining during testing.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 June 2022
Resolved 29 June 2022
Resolution: New hose purchased and placed on vessel with portable fire pump.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. All mounting bolts for the port transmission were loose (CORRECTED during inspection).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 June 2022
Resolved 28 June 2022
Resolution: Mounting bolts were tighten by crew.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Port and starboard generator windings are contaminated with oil; creating a potential fire hazard in a machinery space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Received technician report showing cleaning of each generator on 14 Jul 2022.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
A remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. The valve must be installed in the fuel piping directly outside of the fuel oil supply tank. Valves were located at each engine and not outside tank.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: Remotely operated valve installed in fuel supply line directly outside fuel tank.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
A remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 1 inch high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. Installed remote valves control label inaccurately listed purpose and did not state way to operate.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Remote valve control pull stations labeled with purpose.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
A remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Remote fuel shutoff valve for starboard generator failed to operate (CORRECTED by end of inspection).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 June 2022
Resolved 28 June 2022
Resolution: Cables adjusted and crew demonstrated proper operation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Fresh water filter bracket attached to overhead electric cable with plastic wire ties creating a potential shock hazard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Fresh water filter properly mounted to vessel structure.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Ground cable connection for starboard generator loose
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel personnel secured starboard generator grounding lead.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Port Main Diesel Engine & Starboard Generator had several dead end wires/cables and terminals.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Vessel personnel removed dead end wires.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Distribution panels in wheel house and engine room missing covers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Covers installed on distribution panel in engine room and in wheel house.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Generator battery boxes not secured or missing cover.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 13 July 2022
Resolution: Battery boxes with covers installed and secured to deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access Deck - hold/tank, etc.
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Periphery of vessel on main deck between tow knees not fitted wit rails or equivalent protection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 1 August 2022
Resolution: Rail equivalent installed at periphery of bow.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must...Not be permanently secured to the vessel in any way. Bracket holding starboard life ring compressed ring securing it tightly to the vessel. (CORRECTED by end of inspection)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 June 2022
Resolved 28 June 2022
Resolution: Life buoy bracket modified to properly hold life buoy.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Alarms must the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location. Bilge & hydraulic steering fluid level alarms actuated simultaneously when either sensor was activated individually (CORRECTED by end of inspection).
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 June 2022
Resolved 28 June 2022
Resolution: Wiring error corrected; vessel rep demonstrated proper operation of each alarm sensor.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an illuminated card-type magnetic steering compass readable from the vessel's main steering station. Magnetic compass was not capable of being illuminated.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 14 July 2022
Resolution: Illuminated magnetic compass installed at operator's station.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Display and distribution of the employer's policy regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace. Policy not displayed on vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 13 July 2022
Resolution: Company policy posted in galley.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 6 January 2020
Resolved
Unsatisfactory level of oil and reside on ladder, deck plates and walkways. Vessel directed to arrange oily water discharge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 January 2020
Resolved 8 January 2020
Resolution: Company sent receipt of mobile truck service.
Navigation
Issued 24 September 2000
Resolved
Amber tow light was extinguished and was replaced immediately.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 September 2000
Resolved 27 September 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 24 September 2000
Resolved
All fire extinguishers must be checked or serviced annually and must have the proper documentation showing such
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 September 2000
Resolved 27 September 2000
Engineering
Issued 24 September 2000
Resolved
All glass sight tubes in the engine room must be protected
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 September 2000
Resolved 27 September 2000
Electrical
Issued 24 September 2000
Resolved
All lights must have proper protective coverings
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 September 2000
Resolved 27 September 2000
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 11 July 2000
Resolved
anti-freeze head tank glass guage needs guards/ or plastic tubes
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 August 2000
Resolved 11 July 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 11 July 2000
Resolved
Fire extinguishers did not have tags of last service.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 July 2000
Resolved 13 July 2000
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 11 July 2000
Resolved
1 Amber towlight was burnt out.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 August 2000
Resolved 11 July 2000
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 11 July 2000
Resolved
Portable gas cans must be stored properly
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 August 2000
Resolved 11 July 2000
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 11 July 2000
Resolved
All lighting must have protective coverings
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 August 2000
Resolved 11 July 2000
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 28 January 1999
Resolved
OUTSIDE DECK LIGHTING NEEDS PROTECTIVE COVERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 February 1999
Resolved 28 January 1999
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Valve
Issued 28 January 1999
Resolved
VESSEL MUST INSTALL EXHAUST LAGGING ON BOTH ENGINES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 February 1999
Resolved 28 January 1999
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 28 January 1999
Resolved
BOTH GENERATORS HAD EXPOSED BARE WIRES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 February 1999
Resolved 28 January 1999
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 28 January 1999
Resolved
VSL WAS INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMALL DISCHARGE CONTAINMENT AROUND THE FUEL FILL. VSL WILL BE REINSPECTED IN 30 DAYS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 February 1999
Resolved 28 January 1999
Navigation
Issued 11 August 1997
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING A GLOBE ON IT'S ANCHOR LIGHT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 December 1997
Resolved 17 December 1997
Fire Fighting
Issued 11 August 1997
Resolved
VESSEL HAD SEVERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS THAT NEEDED TO BE SERVICED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 December 1997
Resolved 17 December 1997
Navigation
Issued 11 August 1997
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 December 1997
Resolved 17 December 1997